Kumihimo

Since taking a class with Diane Villano I've fallen in love with Kumihimo and now am making them for all my pendants.


Here are some links to finish the braids off.


http://www.lythastudios.com/123bead/kumihimo.html


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdPgIWubf8k


http://www.satincord.com/htm/kumihimo-finishing.htm

New directions

Okay so there a lot of new things in my claying life.

Thanks to Lynne I've discovered Kato Clay and really like it for caning.

Mixing 1/2 pluffy and 1/2 Premo! make a very good substitute for the discontinued Studio Clay.

Kumihimo is addicting! Love mixing fun threads with silk and cotton. Adding metallic threads jumps up the look and it doesn't take long to make a custom braid for a pendant.

Klay karma is in a couple of weeks. Can't wait.

Rhinestones

OMG where does time go? So here it is Thanksgiving and I've been looking for flatback rhinestones in some of the colors I like but can't find so I'm scouring the web and in frustration type in volcano rhinestone flat backs and low & behold I get a search result for this site Rhinestones, Swarovski Rhinestones, Swarovski Crystals Wholesale - RhinestoneShop.com. Great prices and colors I want that have been discontinued. Hmmm. Bought them!

More later

Bangles!

So all of a sudden I'm making bangles. What fun. Also experimenting with transfers and all that. It's amazing what can be made. Need to get pictures taken and stuff up in my Etsy shop. Now that the beads are made and delivered for the bead show maybe I'll get some stuff up to sell.

Next month I have the honor of setting up the travelling exhibit from my guild in the Old Lyme public library. Time to educate!

Time flies

Honestly, just when I thought I'd have more time to create life gets busier. At least all my color chips from Lindley's class are made so when it gets a little less crazy there will be some new designs.





Already looking ahead to Clay Connection in August. Such a blast but first a vacation with hubby. We haven't been away for over 10 years and we sure need it.

This is my new grandcat. His name is Sam. Can't wait to meet him.

Got these from a friend in the UK. Can't wait to work them into a design.

Have cut out a mess of pictures from magazines for Lindley's color class this weekend. Can't wait to explore.

Color class with Lindley

Well let's see Klay Karma was a blast and there were so many great people there. Got to meet Iris from Polyform, Bette, who gave me many great tips, and Dora of Dora's explorations. All that talent is phenomenal.

Discovered that stickers do not stay stuck on polymer clay unless you nail them down with something. OOPS!

This weekend my guild is having a class with Lindley on Dancing with the Rainbow, Her color class. Have her new book and am so excited. I'm not afraid of color but want more!